Shareholders of Bruker Corp (BRKR) can enhance their income by selling a December 2026 covered call at a $60 strike, which offers a premium of $4.90, translating to an additional 10.8% return based on the current stock price of $45.25. If the stock reaches the strike price, shareholders face a potential loss of upside above $60, but they would still achieve a total return of 43.2% on their investment, which includes dividends.
Currently, Bruker Corp’s annualized dividend yield stands at 0.4%, with a historical volatility of 52% noted over the last 250 trading days. This volatility can serve as a guide for investors weighing the risk of giving away potential gains above the $60 mark.
In broader market activity, on Wednesday, the put volume among S&P 500 components was 859,788 contracts, while call volume reached 1.65 million, resulting in a low put:call ratio of 0.52, indicating a preference for call options among investors.
